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Jim Carrey might star in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie

Actor Jim Carrey is in final negotiations to join James Marsden in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie.

I don't want biopic on my life: Kajol

Actress Kajol says she does not want anyone to make a biopic on her life.

'Dallas' actor Daniel Pilon dead

Actor Daniel Pilon, who portrayed villainous tycoon Renaldo Naldo Marchetta in TV series "Dallas", is dead. He was 77.

Tessa Thompson says she is 'attracted to men and also to women'

Actor Tessa Thompson has opened up about her sexuality and said she likes both men and women. In an interview with Net-a-Porter, the 34-year-old actor revealed that she is bisexual and also talked about her relationship with Janelle Monae. "We love each other deeply... We're so close, we vibrate on the same frequency. If people want to speculate about what we are, that's okay. It doesn't bother me," Thompson said. The "Thor: Ragnarok" actor also said that her family has been supportive of her and in their household a person can be "anything that you want to be". "I can take things for granted because of my family it's so free and you can be anything that you want to be. I'm attracted to men and also to women. If I bring a woman home, (or) a man, we don't even have to have the discussion," Thompson said. "That was something I was conscientious of in terms of this declaration around Janelle and myself. I want everyone else to have that freedom and support that I have from my loved ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger bats for free press in wake of newsroom shooting incident

In the wake of shooting at the office of a community newspaper in Maryland, veteran action star Arnold Schwarzenegger has come out in support of the media and called the journalists as the "strong allies of our democracy". The shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, nearly 50 km from Washington, claimed the lives of five people and also injured three others. It was the deadliest day for the US journalism since 9/11 terror attacks. Taking to Twitter, 70-year-old Schwarzenegger condoled the deaths of the five people, four of whom were journalists. "Some days, I don't agree with the media. Some days, they are a fantastic sparring partner. But every day, journalists are strong allies of our democracy, shining a light into darkness. My heart goes out to everyone at @capgaznews," the actor tweeted. Schwarzenegger said he owes his career to the media and lauded the journalists who "put their lives in danger to bring us information". "I know that my career would have

Ali Zafar hopes his first Pakistani film releases in India -- and makes a mark (IANS Interview)

Pakistani singing sensation Ali Zafar made a promising acting debut in India with the Bollywood film "Tere Bin Laden" in 2010. He went on to show his acting skills in Indian films, including some backed by the popular banner Yash Raj Films (YRF). Now he hopes that "Teefa In Trouble" -- his maiden film in Pakistani cinema -- crosses boundaries and makes a mark in India.

Tessa Thompson comes out of closet

'Westworld' star Tessa Thompson has revealed she is 'attracted to men and also to women'.In a recent interview, the 33-year-old spoke openly about her sexuality and her rumoured relationship with singer and actor Janelle Monae."I can take things for granted because of my family - it's so free and you can be anything that you want to be. I'm attracted to men and also to women," Thompson told Net-A-Porter, as reported by E! Online."If I bring a woman home, [or] a man, we don't even have to have the discussion.""That was something I was conscientious of in terms of this declaration around Janelle and myself. I want everyone else to have that freedom and support that I have from my loved ones," added the 'Thor: Ragnarok' star."But so many people don't. So, do I have a responsibility to talk about that? Do I have a responsibility to say in a public space that this is my person?""We love each other deeply," she said about her and Monae. "We're so close, we vibrate on the same frequency. If .

'Sanju' dethrones 'Race 3', becomes biggest opener of 2018

The much-anticipated Sanjay Dutt biopic 'Sanju' has broken some records on the very first day.The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer, which has minted Rs. 34.75 cr on Friday, has dethroned Salman Khan's 'Race 3' to become the biggest opener of 2018.Moreover, it has become the 'Brahmastra' star's biggest-opener till date.Film critic Taran Adarsh said the movie is expected to enter the 100-crore club within three days."Non-holiday... Non-festival release... Yet, #Sanju packs a PHENOMENAL TOTAL on Day 1... Emerges the BIGGEST OPENER of 2018 [so far]... Also, Ranbir's HIGHEST OPENER to date... Expected to cross Rs. 100 cr in 3 days, as per trends... Fri Rs. 34.75 cr. India biz.," tweeted Adarsh.Written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 'Sanju' stars Ranbir as Sanjay Dutt, with Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Jim Sarbh and Anushka Sharma playing pivotal roles.

'Doob', 'Hindi Medium' and the dynamics of Irrfan Khan's artistry (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)

I miss Irrfan Khan. In person. So far Ive not had the opportunity to miss him on screen. He was so prolific and did so many films before ill health suddenly intervened, that we continue to get a deep peep into his skills even as he slowly recovers in far-away England.

Moore's documentary about Trump to release in September

Michael Moore's documentary about US President Donald Trump will release in September.

Rafe Spall to feature in 'Men In Black' spinoff

"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" actor Rafe Spall has joined the cast of "Men in Black" spin-off. The film, to be directed by F Gary Gray, will feature Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in the lead. Spall, 35, is joining the cast along with street dancing duo Les Twins, Laurent Nicolas Bourgeois and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois. Other cast members include Hemsworth's older brother Liam, who recently featured in "Westworld", and "The Big Sick" star Kumail Nanjiani. Hemsworth and Thompson, who reunite after starring in "Thor: Ragnarok", are not playing the alien-fighting and world-saving characters portrayed by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in the initial film trilogy. Earlier, veteran actor Liam Neeson also joined the project and will be playing the head of the Men in Black organisation in London, where the story begins. Walter F Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, who produced the original movies, return as producers, while Steven Spielberg is coming back to executive produce. The Sony studio ..

Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet in talks for Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' adaptation

Actors Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet are in negotiations to star in Greta Gerwig's latest directorial project. Both Ronan, 24, and Chalamet, 22, had also featured in Gerwig's solo directorial "Lady Bird", which received five Academy Awards nominations. The new film, an adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic "Little Women", hails from Columbia Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It follows teenage sisters Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg and their mother in Civil War-era Massachusetts as they navigate first love and their first holiday without their father, a traveling minister. Apart from Ronan and Chalamet, veteran actor Meryl Streep and Oscar-winner Emma Stone are in negotiations to join the project. Alcott's book was previously adapted into a film in 1994, starring Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, Susan Sarandon and Kirsten Dunst.

Johnny Depp's son Jack 'doesn't have a health issue'

Jack Depp, son of Hollywood star Johnny Depp and his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis, is said to be doing fine after multiple reports claimed that he was dealing with "serious health problems". The reports surfaced after Paradis missed the premiere of her film, "A Knife in the Heart", to be with her 16-year-old son. "Unfortunately, Vanessa Paradis was not able to join us tonight - she had to be absent because of her son's serious health problems," director Yann Gonzalez had said at the red carpet event, according to French outlet Public. However, a source close to Paradis told People magazine that Jack is now on the mend and is apparently doing okay. "He's fine and doesn't have a health issue," the source said. Jack was also spotted walking around with a female friend close to Paradis' apartment, and apparently looked "a lot better". Depp is currently on a European tour with his rock band, The Hollywood Vampires. "He will spend time with both of his kids once the tour is over in July," the

Jim Carrey in talks to be 'Sonic the Hedgehog's villain

American-Canadian actor Jim Carrey is in final talks to star in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie.Carrey, according to Deadline, is negotiating to star as Robotnik - a mad scientist and Sonic's archenemy - in the Paramonut film based on the Sega video game franchise.It will be helmed by Jeff Fowler, who is known for his 2005 Oscar-nominated short, 'Gopher Broke'.The flick will hit the big screens on November 15, 2019.

Meryl Streep, Emma Stone to star in 'Little Women' adaptation?

A-listers Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet are in talks to star in the feature adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic 'Little Women'.It is set to be directed by Greta Gerwig, who received critical acclaim for her directorial debut feature, 'Lady Bird', reports Variety.The novel, which follows the March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - in post-Civil War America, has gone through numerous adaptations.It was previously adapted into a 1994 feature, starring Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, Susan Sarandon and Kirsten Dunst.

Will start shooting for 'India's Most Wanted' from August: Arjun Kapoor

Actor Arjun Kapoor has confirmed that he will start shooting for "India's Most Wanted" from August.

Ranbir is outstanding in 'Sanju', praises Alia Bhatt

Actress Alia Bhatt, who is busy shooting for her forthcoming films, has said that actor and her co-star Ranbir Kapoor is outstanding in actor Sanjay Dutt's biopic titled "Sanju".

We are big family now: Anu Malik on 'Indian Idol' co-judges

Composer Anu Malik is co-judging "Indian Idol" with singer Neha Kakkar and singer-composer Vishal Dadlani for the first time but he says when he is with them, it feels like he has known them for long and that they are a big family now.

Arnold Schwarzenegger mocks Trump on coal policy

Former California Governor and famous movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger has mocked US President Donald Trump and urged him to abandon his impractical desire to "rescue the coal industry".

I don't see acting as my career: Shailene Woodley

Actress Shailene Woodley says she doesn't consider acting to be her "career".